KANKIKUBREWERY’s Inasaku Chushin #4 Pours at Gambrinus
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji, Tokyo, is serving KANKIKUBREWERY’s Inasaku Chushin #4. Brewed with rice from Chiba Prefecture, the 4.0% beer offers white-grape and tropical-fruit aromas followed by a crisp, dry finish.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji has tapped KANKIKUBREWERY’s “Rice Farming #4.”
MugiWait, rice farming in a beer?! So it’s a rice-forward brew?
Hop BroExactly. It uses rice from Chiba Prefecture and comes in at a sessionable 4.0% ABV.
MugiThat sounds perfect after work! But does a rice beer taste anything like sweet sake?
Hop BroNot this one—it suggests white grapes and tropical fruit, with a crisp dry finish. Very different lane from sake.
MugiWhite grapes, tropical fruit, and rice?! My flavor map is jammed right now!
Hop BroRice helps make the body light, while fermentation and hops bring the aroma. In short: light body, vibrant aroma.
MugiOkay, I thought the beer jargon would leave me behind, but it sounds lovely to sip slowly with food.
Hop BroAnd they may also have Chiba-rice “Fusanomai Lager” and “RICE ALE,” so there’s a three-beer rice flight to explore.
MugiLager, ale, and Rice Farming #4 side by side? I’m in! Let’s check availability and toast in Kokubunji!
A rice beer with a bright, dry finish
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji, Tokyo, has added KANKIKUBREWERY’s Inasaku Chushin #4 to its tap lineup. The beer has an ABV of 4.0% and is brewed with rice grown in Chiba Prefecture. Its profile is described as having aromas reminiscent of white grapes and tropical fruit, followed by a refreshing, dry finish.
Its lower alcohol content and light, easy-drinking character make it a natural choice for pairing with food or enjoying over a longer visit. Rather than relying solely on intense hop expression, the beer highlights a lighter texture and the character of locally sourced rice.
Compare three beers made with Chiba rice
The current taps also include Fusano Mai Lager and RICE ALE, both made with Japanese rice from Chiba. Tasting them alongside Inasaku Chushin #4 offers a chance to compare the differences between a lager, an ale, and a beer from the Inasaku Chushin series.
Located on the sixth floor of a building in Minamicho, near Kokubunji Station, Gambrinus is a beer pub focused on craft beer. It suits both a casual after-work pint and a focused tasting across several taps. Availability may change, so guests should check with the venue before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji has tapped KANKIKUBREWERY’s “Rice Farming #4.”
MugiWait, rice farming in a beer?! So it’s a rice-forward brew?
Hop BroExactly. It uses rice from Chiba Prefecture and comes in at a sessionable 4.0% ABV.
MugiThat sounds perfect after work! But does a rice beer taste anything like sweet sake?
Hop BroNot this one—it suggests white grapes and tropical fruit, with a crisp dry finish. Very different lane from sake.
MugiWhite grapes, tropical fruit, and rice?! My flavor map is jammed right now!
Hop BroRice helps make the body light, while fermentation and hops bring the aroma. In short: light body, vibrant aroma.
MugiOkay, I thought the beer jargon would leave me behind, but it sounds lovely to sip slowly with food.
Hop BroAnd they may also have Chiba-rice “Fusanomai Lager” and “RICE ALE,” so there’s a three-beer rice flight to explore.
MugiLager, ale, and Rice Farming #4 side by side? I’m in! Let’s check availability and toast in Kokubunji!
